- BUFFALO MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN TWO SEPARATE CASES FOR BURGLARIZING WEST SIDE HOME AND ASSAULTING FIREFIGHTERSActing Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 43-year-old Titus D. Smith of Buffalo pleaded guilty on Friday afternoon before Acting Erie County Court Judge Jaharr S. Pridgen to felony charges in two separate indictments. On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at approximately 3:09 p.m., the defendant, while acting in concert ... read more
- Jamestown Resident Faces Charges for Endangering Children(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – A 43-year-old resident of Jamestown, is held pending arraignment after being charged with three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th following an incident on April 15, 2024. On April 15th, ... read more
- Fredonia Fire Department Investigates Incendiary Garage FireOn April 15, 2024, at 10:25 PM, Fredonia Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 411 East Main Rd, Fredonia, enlisting Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team for an origin probe. The Fredonia Fire Department, aided by neighboring fire departments, tackled a blaze at 411 East Main Rd, Fredonia, on ... read more
- TWO DEFENDANTS SENTENCED FOR ATTEMPTING TO CARJACK ELDERLY VICTIM OUTSIDE OF WEST SENECA GROCERY STOREActing Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 22-year-old Andre A. Washington, Jr., also known as “Dre,” of Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to 5 years in prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision. He was sentenced as a second violent felony ... read more
- Disorderly Individual Causes Damage and Harassment at UPMC Chautauqua(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – A 48-year-old homeless individual, faces charges of Criminal Mischief 2nd, Aggravated Harassment 2nd, and Harassment 2nd after causing chaos at UPMC Chautauqua on April 14, 2024. On April 14, 2024 around 9:23 pm, Jamestown Police responded to reports of a disorderly individual at ... read more
- Look for Audubon Beavers at Dusk, Saturday April 27(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – If you find beavers fascinating and would like to learn more about them, you will want to be part of the Dusk Beaver Search at Audubon Community Nature Center, Saturday, April 27, 8-9:30 p.m. Beaver signs are everywhere at Audubon: chopped trees, stripped ... read more
- City of Lockport Hosts Meeting with MedEX Billing Company and Fire Department Officials(WNY News Now) – Lockport, NY – Lockport convenes a public meeting on April 17, 2024, featuring MedEX Billing Company and Fire Chief Quagliano to discuss ambulance billing processes and Fire Department operations. The City of Lockport is set to host a crucial meeting on April 17, 2024, at 5:00 ... read more
- Jamestown BPU Annual Water Quality Report Issued for 2023(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has issued its annual water quality report for the year 2023. The report indicates once again that the BPU provides safe, quality water to its customers. The utility is required to prepare this New York State ... read more
- Statement from Chautauqua County’s Sheriff & County Executive the Tragic Loss of Two Police Officers in Upstate New York(WNY News Now) – MAYVILLE, NY – Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone and Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. have released a joint statement on the Tragic Loss of Two Police Officers in Upstate New York: “It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we mourn the tragic loss ... read more
- Conservation order for Village of Fredonia Water Customers(WNY News Now) – Fredonia, NY – All Fredonia water customers including those in the Town of Pomfret must continue to conserve water until further notice. Cleaning of the water tank will continue on Tuesday April 16th. The post Conservation order for Village of Fredonia Water Customers appeared first on ... read more
- WILLIAMSVILLE MAN PLEADS GUILTY FOR SHOOTING VICTIM AND RECKLESSLY FIRING RIFLE INSIDE CLINIC ON CITY’S WEST SIDE(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a 49-year-old of Williamsville pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to one count of Attempted Assault in the First Degree (Class “C” violent felony), one count of Reckless Endangerment in ... read more
- Congressman Langworthy Introduces Legislation to Combat the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Create Child Sexual Abuse Material(WNY News Now) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced the Child Exploitation & Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act to address the creation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) using artificial intelligence (AI). This legislation would establish a commission to develop a legal framework that will assist law enforcement in preventing, ... read more
- What Is the Latest Update on Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit?For decades, service members and their families at Camp Lejeune suffered in silence. As they faithfully served their country at this site in North Carolina, an insidious threat lurked beneath the surface. The base’s water supply lay poisoned with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxins. Over time, these chemical ... read more
- GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES RIBBON CUTTING OF $20 MILLION MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN NIAGARA FALLSGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced the ribbon cutting for The Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls, part of a more than $20 million mixed-use development project. The seven-story, 120-room upscale hotel brand, which is located on Rainbow Boulevard, also includes three new residential guest houses on Buffalo Avenue. The hotel’s opening coincides with an ... read more
- Two Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty in Onondaga County, New YorkSyracuse Police Officers and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputies encountered a fatal exchange of gunfire with an armed suspect after responding to a suspicious vehicle incident in Onondaga County, New York. On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at around 7:07 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle ... read more
- Three Jamestown Residents Arrested on Weapon and Drug Charges After Traffic StopOn April 12, 2024, Randall K. Mesler, Stephen H. Cassidy, and Christopher S. Haberberger, all residents of Jamestown, were arrested following a traffic stop on Huxley St. near Front St. During the stop at around 8:05 p.m., Jamestown Police officers discovered methamphetamine and a billy club in possession of Mesler, ... read more
- Grand Larceny Investigation Leads to Arrest of Dunkirk ManMatthew J. Weaver, a 50-year-old man from Dunkirk, NY, faces charges of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree after allegedly stealing and reselling over $90,000 worth of gasoline and diesel fuel. Following an investigation initiated by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Matthew J. Weaver was identified as ... read more
- GOVERNOR HOCHUL HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL WORK ZONE SAFETY WEEK ACROSS NEW YORK STATE AS CONSTRUCTION SEASON BEGINSGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced that April 15 to 19 is Work Zone Awareness Week across New York State with the national theme or “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” At the Governor’s direction, state landmarks will be lit in orange on Wednesday, April 17 in honor ... read more
- Warrant Check Leads to Drug Possession Charges For Jamestown ManJamestown Police Officers conducted a warrant check at a North Side residence, resulting in the arrest of Eric R. Vangiesen (38 YO Male) on charges related to drug possession. On April 13, 2024, at approximately 1:30 AM, Jamestown Police Officers executed a warrant check at a North Side residence, leading ... read more
- Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest in Silver CreekChautauqua County authorities, in collaboration with multiple agencies, conducted a narcotics investigation resulting in the arrest of Deron A Weaver at 8 Hickory St. in Silver Creek. On April 11, 2024, narcotics investigators from Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Dunkirk Police, Jamestown Police, and the DEA executed a search warrant at ... read more
- Police Respond to Fatal Shooting on Sabine StreetSyracuse Police Officers rushed to the 200 block of Sabine Street on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, following reports of gunfire. They discovered a deceased male with gunshot wounds upon arrival. At approximately 12:04 p.m., Syracuse Police responded to the scene and found the victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, ... read more
- CITY OF JAMESTOWN DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT APPLIES FOREMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION GRANT- RESTORE NY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVEJAMESTOWN, NY – April 15, 2024 – The City of Jamestown Department of Development announces the intent to apply for Round 8 of the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) Restore NY Communities Initiative grant that will address the vacant properties of Prendergast Landing, with 9,180 square feet, located at 106-108 ... read more
- GILLIBRAND, SENATORS ANNOUNCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO MITIGATE BLAST OVERPRESSURE AND PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERSWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, alongside 11 other senators introduced the Blast Overpressure Safety Act – bipartisan legislation that would direct the Department of Defense (DoD) to enact a variety of measures to help mitigate and protect service members from blast overpressure. Representative ... read more
- INTOXICATED DRIVER PLEADS GUILTY TO ALL CHARGES FOR KILLING ANOTHER MOTORIST IN WRONG-WAY CRASH ON HIGHWAYActing Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 52-year-old Guillermo Morales of Buffalo pleaded guilty on Thursday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to three counts of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (Class “B” felonies), one count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree (Class “C” felony), one count of ... read more
- Shaking Up Office Life in Western New YorkIn the Empire state, and in especially Western NY, companies are doing a whole lot more than just a bit of tweaking here and there—they’re giving their offices a complete makeover. Why? To turn them into powerhouses of collaboration and creativity. In Jamestown and surrounding areas, the days of endless ... read more
- Flood Warning Issued for Allegheny River in New York(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo, NY, has issued a Flood Warning for the Allegheny River in Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, effective until early Monday morning, April 15. The NWS warns of minor flooding along the Allegheny River, affecting areas including ... read more
- Police Investigating Stabbing Incident in Syracuse; Victim Expected to SurviveSyracuse Police responded to Upstate Hospital early Saturday for a stabbing investigation involving a 26-year-old female victim, who is expected to survive. On April 13th, 2024, at approximately 2:53 A.M., Syracuse Police Officers were called to Upstate Hospital regarding a stabbing incident. The victim, a 26-year-old woman, was found with ... read more
- Residential Fire Investigated at 40 Lincoln Rd, Bemus PointBemus Point Fire and mutual aid teams responded to a residential fire at 40 Lincoln Rd on April 11th. County Fire Investigators determined the cause as compromised electrical wiring within a wall. On April 11th at approximately 6:39 pm, emergency services responded to a residential fire at 40 Lincoln Rd, ... read more
- Fredonia Water Customers Urged to Conserve Amid Potential Boil Order(WNY News Now) – Fredonia, NY – Fredonia residents, including those in Pomfret, are advised to conserve water starting midnight Saturday, April 13th, due to upcoming treatment plant work. Beginning at midnight on Saturday April 13th all Fredonia water customers including those in the Town of Pomfret must conserve water ... read more
- Three Jamestown Residents Arrested on Weapon and Drug Charges(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – Three Jamestown residents were arrested on charges including Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop on Huxley St. near Front St. During the traffic stop conducted by Jamestown Police Department officers on April 12, ... read more